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Connecticut Arts Sector at a Glance

Creative professions account for 54,000 jobs in our state
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Arts and culture represents 4% of the state's GDP
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The creative sector drives $12.7 Billion to our state's economy

Above statistics drawn from the Bureau of Economic Analysis: Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account, 2022

Facts and Figures to Support a Case for the Arts

The arts play a big role in our state’s economy, our communities, and our quality of life. We’ve gathered the support you’ll need to make your case.

StateArtsFunding

STATE ARTS FUNDING

Learn more about CT state arts funding, the Tourism Fund, the CT Office of the Arts and CT Humanities.

Budget

STATE BUDGET

Budgets can be dense. That's why we've combed through the material to bring you the essential information that applies to the arts.

Data Center Cards

ARTS & EDUCATION

Learn more about the numerous benefits and importance of including the arts in educational curriculums.

CTBytheNumbers

ARTS & THE ECONOMY

Arts and Culture are an economic engine for Connecticut and for the nation. Get the economic impact numbers you need.

Pandemic

ARTS & THE PANDEMIC

The pandemic has deeply affected the arts sector. Discover the data you need to show it's impact and the sector's ongoing recovery.

Health

ARTS & HEALTH

The arts are essential to our health and well-being. Dive into research and reports that demonstrate the arts' impact on our health.